Case Coding Made Easy With Domino's New C-Series plus Range

Following extensive research into manufacturers' requirements, leading global ink jet and laser solutions provider, Domino Printing Sciences plc, is set to roll out its new C-Series plus range, an extension to the company's well-established outer case coders, ancillaries and software. Providing proven ink jet technology and unrivalled print quality coupled with new and revolutionary printer software for an open systems approach; as well as enhanced features, such as new interface tools, brand new Ethernet and database connectivity capabilities, the C-Series plus coders will improve the overall effectiveness of manufacturer's operations by delivering increased productivity, flexibility and quality, whilst meeting the needs of the whole supply chain. Supported by a global sales and service network, the C-Series plus range, which includes the C1000+, C3000+ and C6000+ variants, delivers standard alpha numeric coding solutions to a full case decorating suite for enhanced, complex late stage coding. Customers will also benefit from the recently launched Multi-head base - a high-capacity, cost effective ink system for multiple printer applications, ideally suited to production lines with high throughput. In addition, the C-Series plus is complimented by the flexible TotalCare plus programme, a new range of managed support services, allowing manufacturers to choose the best support model from fully outsourced to a self-sufficient approach. Mike Hurst, Product Director for Outer Case Coding at Domino comments: 'Our research has shown that many companies are focusing on LEAN manufacturing to achieve world class productivity and increased profitability in the face of intense global competition. As a result, the user-friendly C-Series plus range has been designed to directly impact the measured performance of the production environment and improve overall equipment effectiveness by reducing inefficiencies incurred using old, mechanical, manual or labelling systems. 'Our outer case coders are well known globally for their quality and reliability. Enhanced with new features, the C-Series plus models are suitable for a wider range of application scenarios and address the challenging demands by end-customers for large and complex print requirements and multiple print heads.' Open Systems Benefits and New Software The C-Series plus range provides a number of key advantages via new interface tools and offers an open systems approach allowing manufacturers to seamlessly integrate the printer into existing IT infrastructures whilst ensuring data security for the printed information. Based on a combination of OPC servers and Windows drivers, the new integrated software suite enables non-proprietary message creation and downloads. The printer software can also be configured individually to meet specific customer requirements. Furthermore, due to new database connectivity features and message retrieve capabilities, print data can easily be integrated from a single external or central data source, reducing the burden of complicated data management. Storing all messages centrally reduces set up times enormously and reduces the opportunity for error. Additionally, real time status monitoring from a single database source results in reduced operator intervention, increases productivity and allows manufacturers to easily calculate the overall effectiveness of the printer. The C-Series plus range provides Ethernet connectivity as a standard, enabling coders to be networked for print arrays, centrally controlling factory or enterprise wide coding solutions which in return minimises user errors. Without a care with TotalCare Plus As part of its new plus range, Domino has also launched a new set of support products specifically designed for C-Series plus users. Comprising a flexible set of modules that can be used in combination to meet a wide variety of customer needs, the TotalCare plus programme allows manufacturers to choose the best support model, from fully outsourced, to a self-sufficient approach. TotalCare plus provides customers with a predictable cost of ownership and ensures high equipment effectiveness over a long period. 'The C-Series plus models can be easily integrated into existing production facilities and make generic case coding a simple operation. In particular on demand ink jet printing onto blank cases allows manufacturers to quickly respond to market needs and short runs. We are delighted with the extended capabilities of our new secondary packaging solution, and having listened to manufacturers worldwide, we are confident that this new range will address their specific coding and marking needs and help improve overall equipment effectiveness', concludes Hurst.